CURATED VISUALS FOR THE ICONIC ARTIST
CONSULTING & MENTORSHIP
PHOTO BY SARAH PEACOCK OF PEACOCK MEDIA
With over a decade of experience as a creative director, photographer, and business owner, I'm here to share my knowledge and help you elevate your brand. If you’re an artist-entrepreneur or photographer seeking guidance, whether you're wanting project-based consulting or a year-long hands-on mentorship, I offer a variety of tailored services to meet your needs.
For MUSICIANS, bands, and recording artists, I bring a unique perspective to help you curate your visual brand identity and story. With a career dedicated to photographing musicians, I have a specialized skillset and passion for helping artists hone in on visuals that compliment their music, while also cutting through the noise. Whether it's for your overall brand or specific releases, I offer consulting and hands-on creative direction to ensure your brand stands as striking, iconic, and authentically you.
For PHOTOGRAPHERS, I provide specialized mentorship, including portfolio critiques, lessons in creative direction on set and pre-production, and essential techniques in lighting and retouching, empowering you to master your craft and lead confidently.
If you're an ARTIST-ENTREPRENEUR of any medium who's amazing at making your art, but have always been fed the messaging that you're meant to struggle financially, I'm here to help you unlock your entrepreneurial potential with business consulting and mentorship tailored specifically for artists of all mediums. With five years of experience mentoring artists through the Periscope Artist-Entrepreneur Training Program through the Arts & Business Council of Nashville, I bring valuable knowledge and expertise to the table. Together, we'll define your core values and align them your long-term goals, creating an actionable plan to help you thrive. From goal setting and execution to marketing strategies, pricing your work, and social media presence, I’m hands on to guide you every step of the way. Girl, I can even help you with your bookkeeping. Let's Elevate your artistry into the lucrative business it's meant to become.
What I'm most excited about is that consulting and mentorship are not one size fits all. You might be interested in a blend of the above! So, every session or series of sessions will be CUSTOMIZED to your specific needs. Before you even decide to pull the trigger to hire me, we'll have a 30 minute complimentary conversation for you to tell me about what you'd be hoping to get out of a mentorship. I'll then pitch you with the outline of a plan curated just for you.
What's the INVESTMENT? You can check out pricing option here! And know that by investing in hands on mentorship, you're investing in the potential for success of your business and career. There is nothing I want more than for you to make back tenfold the money you spend working with me. That's the goal. And not to sound like a midnight infomercial, but if you're not satisfied by our sessions for any reason, I'll give you your MONEY BACK, no questions asked (winks dramatically to camera.)
MUSICIAN VISUAL
CONSULTING
Something not many know about me is that I pursued a career as a singer-songwriter and recording artist for years before I decided to transition to focusing on my creative agency full time. This means that I bring highly relavant perspective and experience when I work with you. I've been exactly where you are, and understand the frustrations and struggles of curating an authentic, captivating brand, while wearing so many hats, and wanting to just focus on the music. It can be difficult to cut through the overwhelming noise and make sure your image is consistent and cohesive, while also leaving space to evolve.
your visual identity
In today’s fast-paced, visually-driven landscape, it’s essential for musicians and recording artists to capture attention with stunning photos and videos, and I want to help you reel them in. Are you someone who thrives in the aural world but struggles with the visual side of your career? It's absolutely normal if this isn't your strength. That's actually the case with most artists I've worked with. But, that’s where I come in! Let me guide you through the process, making it fun and inspiring, so you can enhance your visual brand to more easily connect with your audience,
"BUT I'M NOT A MUSICIAN"
That's ok! I've figured out that for my business it's most effective to advertise that I offer this service for musicians because I've developed a niche where this is 90% of my clientele. But, what I have to offer can apply to most artistic mediums! So, the answer is YES, even if you're not a musician I can absolutely help you with your visual brand identity. Come hither bakers, poets, interior designers, chefs, fashion designers, and candlestick makers!
KEEPING UP
WITH TRENDS
Keeping up with current trends can be annoying and overwhelming AF. It can be difficult to create graphics and media that look professional, sleek and cutting edge, even with all the apps and templates. There's still so much to curate and be aware of. I get it! I used to struggle with the same thing. But, because this is what I've done every day for ten years, I've learned to hone in on simple ways to make graphics and media look like you've got a whole team, and a whole bunch of money behind you, even if you're a badass, indie, one-woman show. (Little secret: usually less is more. But that's a HARD thing to hone in on in an artistic medium that isn't your forte.)
THERE'S ONLY
ONE YOU
As artists we often think we have to be the "next" _________ (insert name of someone mega successful and iconic.) But here's the thing, you shouldn't be trying to be the next anyone but yourself. We can draw inspiration from the artists you admire, absolutely. But, I'm here to help you realize and unlock the power of your unique story, and your unique image. Together, we'll make sure your story is as clear and riveting with your visual marketing as it is with the art itself.
THINK THIS COULD BE A GOOD FIT?
PHOTOGRAPHY MENTORSHIP
I would love to say I've been lucky enough to have a decade long full time career as a photographer and creative director, but luck is just a small piece of it. I've worked vigorously to hone my craft, and to figure out my unique value in the highly competitive marketplace of photographers. I wouldn't be where I am without so many who have mentored me along the way, and I feel like I'm at a place in my career where I have a ton of knoweldge, and maybe a little bit of wisdom, to guide aspiring photographers and creative directors who dream of a full time career. (And no, you don't have to shoot weddings to make a living as a photographer.)
YOUR GEAR
DOESN'T MATTER
Ok ok, that's not entirely true. I love some amazing gear as much as anyone, and there's so much amazing photo gear out there. But, having the most expensive camera in the world doesn't matter if you haven't worked to train your eye to get the shot, or if your subject's expression looks strained or forced. We'll get to the technique, and all the ways that aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure work together. But, I like to start from a more primal place. What moves you about photography? What's your why? How are you choosing your composition? What's your superpower as a photographer and creative director, and how can you lean into that more?
THE BUSINESS
OF PHOTOGRAPHY
With a decade of experience successfully running my own photography agency, I can help you navigate the unique challenges of this industry. Even within the industry as a whole, each genre requires a different business model, and advertising to widely diverse markets. From honing in on your ideal customer, pricing your work and articulating your worth, to marketing strategies & understanding contracts and licensing, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. I'll guide you to hone in on your niche and connect with your ideal customers effectively. Let's elevate your business together and ensure you stand out in your market!
MASTERING
THE LIGHT
Shooting out of a studio for years that had very minimal natural light, I was pushed to master studio lighting, and I can help you master it too. Whether it's natural light, an on camera speed light, constant lighting, or strobes with modifiers, I can teach you how to get amazing shots under any lighting condition. There's nothing more empowering than being able to hone in quickly on the lighting look your going for, so that you're free to explore, improvise, and play. I can also offer tips for trouble shooting when things go wrong (as they do) so that you can walk into every shoot scenario confidently, like a boss.
YOUR NICHE WILL HELP YOU SOAR
Have you ever told someone you're a photographer, and they immediately ask you if you can shoot their family's holiday photos, even if this isn't what you do? There's a conception, even among up and coming photographers themselves, that just because you have a business taking pictures that you'll say yes to shooting anything, that you should feel lucky to make money with your camera, even if it's not something you enjoy shooting. I don't subscribe to this at all. There is immense power in saying NO to that which you don't enjoy shooting. YES, you can be successful shooting and directing what you love and are best at.